Coated roofing granules, roofing materials made therefrom and methods of preparing coated roofing granules

ABSTRACT

This invention relates to coated roofing granules, roofing materials made therefrom, and methods of preparing such coated roofing granules. By coating roofing granules with an aqueous coating that includes water, a silicon-containing oligomer or polymer, and an acrylic resin, coated roofing granules can be prepared that exhibit reduced staining as compared to traditional roofing granules that are treated with petroleum oil.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to coated roofing granules, roofing materialsmade therefrom, and methods of preparing such coated roofing granules.By coating roofing granules with an aqueous coating that includes water,a silicon-containing oligomer or polymer, and an acrylic resin, coatedroofing granules can be prepared that exhibit reduced staining ascompared to traditional roofing granules that are treated with petroleumoil. Roofing materials, such as, e.g., shingles, made using these coatedroofing granules also exhibit superior properties of, for example,reduced staining, improved color, improved solar reflectance, waterrepellency, and/or reduced dust content, as compared to roofingmaterials having traditional roofing granules that are treated withpetroleum oil.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Traditional roofing materials, such as, e.g., shingles, are based upon aglass or felt mat that is coated and impregnated with an asphalt-basedcomposition that is coated with granules. The granules serve to protectand provide coloring to the asphalt-based roofing material. For example,granules serve to provide coloring to shingles and rolled roofingproducts and thus, to the roof itself. Additionally, granules generallyprotect the underlying asphalt coating from damage due to exposure tolight, in particular, ultraviolet (UV) light. That is, the granulesreflect light and protect the asphalt from deterioration byphoto-degradation. In addition, the granules improve fire resistance andweathering characteristics. In general, granules are embedded in thecoating asphalt by the application of pressure and are retained thereinby adherence to the asphalt.

In asphalt-based roofing materials, as granules are secured to theasphalt surface, there is a tendency for oils in the asphalt surface tocreep onto or be adsorbed on the granules' surfaces. This creeping oradsorption of the asphalt oils on the granules' surface causesdiscoloration or staining of the granules and hence reduces theaesthetic effect of the roofing materials.

There is thus a need for an aqueous coating for roofing granules thatresults in coated roofing granules that exhibit reduced staining, aswell as improved color, improved solar reflectance, water repellency,and/or reduced dust content, as compared to traditional roofing granulesthat are treated with petroleum oil.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

One embodiment of this invention pertains to a method of coating roofinggranules that includes (a) obtaining roofing granules and (b) applying acoating to the roofing granules to form coated roofing granules, withthe coating comprising (i) water, (ii) at least one silicon-containingoligomer or silicon-containing polymer, and (iii) an acrylic resinhaving a glass transition temperature of −18° C. to 60° C. When thecoated roofing granules are applied to an asphalt shingle, the coatedroofing granules exhibit reduced staining as compared to roofinggranules that are treated with petroleum oil.

In one embodiment, the at least one silicon-containing oligomer orsilicon-containing polymer is at least one of polyoctyltrimethoxysilane,potassium methyl siliconate, polymethylhydrogensiloxane, methylsiloxane, aminofunctional polydimethylsiloxane, aminoalkylpolydimethylsiloxane, polymethylsiloxane, potassiumpropylsilanetriolate, and combinations thereof.

In one embodiment, the acrylic resin comprises an emulsion or dispersionof polyacrylates, acrylic-styrene polymers, vinyl-acrylic polymers, orcombinations thereof.

In one embodiment, the at least one silicon-containing oligomer orsilicon-containing polymer is present in an amount of 0.01 to 5 poundsper ton of the roofing granules. In another embodiment, the at least onesilicon-containing oligomer or silicon-containing polymer is present inan amount of 0.1 to 1 pounds per ton of the roofing granules. In someembodiments, the at least one silicon-containing oligomer orsilicon-containing polymer is present in an amount of 0.5 to 1 poundsper ton of the roofing granules. In another embodiment, the at least onesilicon-containing oligomer or silicon-containing polymer is present inan amount of 0.25 to 0.5 pounds per ton of the roofing granules.

In one embodiment, the acrylic resin is present in an amount of 0.1 to10 pounds per ton of the roofing granules. In another embodiment, theacrylic resin is present in an amount of 0.5 to 2 pounds per ton of theroofing granules.

In one embodiment, the water is present in an amount of 5 to 100 poundsper ton of the roofing granules. In another embodiment, the water ispresent in an amount of 10 to 30 pounds per ton of the roofing granules.In some embodiments, the water is present in an amount of 20 to 30pounds per ton of the roofing granules.

In one embodiment, the method further comprises heating the roofinggranules prior to applying the coating to the roofing granules.

In one embodiment, the method further comprises preparing the coating bymixing (i) the water, (ii) the at least one silicon-containing oligomeror silicon-containing polymer, and (iii) the acrylic resin, to form thecoating.

In one embodiment, the method further comprises applying a petroleum oilto the coated roofing granules. In another embodiment, the coatedroofing granules are not treated with petroleum oil.

In one embodiment, the coating is applied to the roofing granules at atemperature of 70° F. to 520° F. In some embodiments, the coating isapplied to the roofing granules at a temperature of 250° F. to 350° F.

Another embodiment of this invention pertains to a roofing granule thatcomprises (a) a granule and (b) a coating on the granule, with thecoating comprising (i) at least one silicon-containing oligomer orsilicon-containing polymer, and (ii) an acrylic resin having a glasstransition temperature of −18° C. to 60° C., wherein the coating issubstantially free of water. When the coated roofing granule is appliedto an asphalt shingle, the coated roofing granule exhibits reducedstaining as compared to a roofing granule that is treated with petroleumoil.

In one embodiment, the at least one silicon-containing oligomer orsilicon-containing polymer is at least one of polyoctyltrimethoxysilane,potassium methyl siliconate, polymethylhydrogensiloxane, methylsiloxane, aminofunctional polydimethylsiloxane, aminoalkylpolydimethylsiloxane, polymethylsiloxane, potassiumpropylsilanetriolate, and combinations thereof.

In one embodiment, the acrylic resin comprises polyacrylates,acrylic-styrene polymers, vinyl-acrylic polymers, or combinationsthereof.

The test methods used to determine the color, total solar reflectance,oil backoff, water repellency, dust, and stain of a roofing granule aredetailed in Example 2 below.

In one embodiment, the roofing granule exhibits an amount of staining of0 to 5 after 24 hours. According to one embodiment, the roofing granuleexhibits an amount of staining of 0 to 7 after 4 days.

In one embodiment, the roofing granule exhibits a total solarreflectance that is improved as compared to a roofing granule that istreated with petroleum oil.

In one embodiment, the roofing granule exhibits a coloring that isimproved as compared to a roofing granule that is treated with petroleumoil. In some embodiments, the roofing granule exhibits an L value, asmeasured by a Hunter L, a, and b color scale, that is 98 percent to 100percent of an L value of the roofing granule without the coating. Inanother embodiment, the roofing granule exhibits a b value, as measuredby a Hunter L, a, and b color scale, that is 80 percent to 95 percent ofa b value of the roofing granule without the coating.

In one embodiment, the roofing granule exhibits a dust content that isimproved as compared to a roofing granule that is treated with petroleumoil.

Another embodiment of this invention pertains to an asphalt roofingshingle that comprises (a) an asphalt shingle and (b) roofing granulesapplied to the asphalt shingle, wherein the roofing granules are coatedwith the coating comprising (i) at least one silicon-containing oligomeror silicon-containing polymer, and (ii) an acrylic resin having a glasstransition temperature of −18° C. to 60° C., wherein the coating issubstantially free of water. The roofing granules exhibit reducedstaining as compared to roofing granules that are treated with petroleumoil.

In one embodiment, the at least one silicon-containing oligomer orsilicon-containing polymer is at least one of polyoctyltrimethoxysilane,potassium methyl siliconate, polymethylhydrogensiloxane, methylsiloxane, aminofunctional polydimethylsiloxane, aminoalkylpolydimethylsiloxane, polymethylsiloxane, potassiumpropylsilanetriolate, and combinations thereof.

In one embodiment, the acrylic resin comprises polyacrylates,acrylic-styrene polymers, vinyl-acrylic polymers, or combinationsthereof.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

For a more complete understanding of the invention and the advantagesthereof, reference is made to the following descriptions, taken inconjunction with the accompanying figures, in which:

FIG. 1 is a Table illustrating various properties of coated roofinggranules according to embodiments of the invention.

FIG. 2 is a Table illustrating various properties of coated roofinggranules according to embodiments of the invention.

FIG. 3 is a Table illustrating various properties of coated roofinggranules according to embodiments of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Among those benefits and improvements that have been disclosed, otherobjects and advantages of this disclosure will become apparent from thefollowing description taken in conjunction with the accompanyingfigures. Detailed embodiments of the present disclosure are disclosedherein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodimentsare merely illustrative of the disclosure that may be embodied invarious forms. In addition, each of the examples given regarding thevarious embodiments of the disclosure are intended to be illustrative,and not restrictive.

Throughout the specification and claims, the following terms take themeanings explicitly associated herein, unless the context clearlydictates otherwise. The phrases “in one embodiment,” “in an embodiment,”and “in some embodiments” as used herein do not necessarily refer to thesame embodiment(s), though they may. Furthermore, the phrases “inanother embodiment” and “in some other embodiments” as used herein donot necessarily refer to a different embodiment, although they may. Allembodiments of the disclosure are intended to be combinable withoutdeparting from the scope or spirit of the disclosure.

As used herein, the term “based on” is not exclusive and allows forbeing based on additional factors not described, unless the contextclearly dictates otherwise. In addition, throughout the specification,the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural references. Themeaning of “in” includes “in” and “on.”

As used herein, terms such as “comprising” “including,” and “having” donot limit the scope of a specific claim to the materials or stepsrecited by the claim.

As used herein, terms such as “consisting of” and “composed of” limitthe scope of a specific claim to the materials and steps recited by theclaim.

All prior patents, publications, and test methods referenced herein areincorporated by reference in their entireties.

As used herein, a coating that is “substantially free of water” meansthat the coating does not include more than 1% by weight of water.

One embodiment of this invention pertains to a method of coating roofinggranules that includes (a) obtaining roofing granules and (b) applying acoating to the roofing granules to form coated roofing granules, withthe coating comprising (i) water, (ii) at least one silicon-containingoligomer or silicon-containing polymer, and (iii) an acrylic resinhaving a glass transition temperature of −18° C. to 60° C., wherein,when the coated roofing granules are applied to an asphalt shingle, thecoated roofing granules exhibit reduced staining as compared to roofinggranules that are treated with petroleum oil.

In one embodiment, the at least one silicon-containing oligomer orsilicon-containing polymer is at least one of polyoctyltrimethoxysilane,potassium methyl siliconate, polymethylhydrogensiloxane, methylsiloxane, aminofunctional polydimethylsiloxane, aminoalkylpolydimethylsiloxane, polymethylsiloxane, potassiumpropylsilanetriolate, and combinations thereof. According to oneembodiment, the silicon-containing oligomer or silicon-containingpolymer is hydrophobic, water-dispersible, or emulsified, orcombinations thereof. According to one embodiment, thesilicon-containing oligomer or silicon-containing polymer is monomeric,oligomeric, and/or polymerized. Non-limiting examples of thesilicon-containing oligomer or silicon-containing polymer include, butare not limited to, SILRES® BS68, which is a polyoctyltrimethoxysilanethat is available from Wacker Chemie AG, Munich, Germany; SILRES® BS16,which is a potassium methyl siliconate that is available from WackerChemie AG, Munich, Germany; SILRES® BS94, which is apolymethylhydrogensiloxane that is available from Wacker Chemie AG,Munich, Germany; SILRES® BS1001A, which is an emulsified methyl siloxanethat is available from Wacker Chemie AG, Munich, Germany; SILRES®BS1360, which is an emulsified aminofunctional polydimethylsiloxane thatis available from Wacker Chemie AG, Munich, Germany; SILRES® BS1306,which is an emulsified aminoalkyl polydimethylsiloxane that is availablefrom Wacker Chemie AG, Munich, Germany; and/or SILRES® BS45, which is anemulsified polymethylsiloxane that is available from Wacker Chemie AG,Munich, Germany.

In one embodiment, the acrylic resin comprises an emulsion or dispersionof polyacrylates, acrylic-styrene polymers, vinyl-acrylic polymers, orcombinations thereof. Non-limiting examples of the acrylic resininclude, but are not limited to, JONCRYL® 1987, which is anacrylic/styrene emulsion that is available from BASF SE, Ludwigshafen,Germany; JONCRYL® 2570, which is an acrylic emulsion that is availablefrom BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany; JONCRYL® 2561, which is an acrylicemulsion that is available from BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany; RHOPLEX™AC2540, which is an acrylic emulsion that is available from Dow Inc.,Midland, Mich.; RHOPLEX™ EC2100, which is an acrylic emulsion that isavailable from Dow Inc., Midland, Mich.; RHOPLEX™ AC630, which is anacrylic emulsion that is available from Dow Inc., Midland, Mich.;ROVACE™ 10, which is a vinyl-acrylic emulsion that is available from DowInc., Midland, Mich.; ROVACE™ 661, which is a vinyl-acrylic emulsionthat is available from Dow Inc., Midland, Mich.; ROVACE™ 9100, which isa vinyl-acrylic emulsion that is available from Dow Inc., Midland,Mich.; ROVACE™ 9900, which is a vinyl-acrylic emulsion that is availablefrom Dow Inc., Midland, Mich.; and/or TAPE-X®, which is a vinyl-acrylicemulsion that is available from Dow Inc., Midland, Mich.

According to one embodiment, the acrylic resin has a glass transitiontemperature of −18° C. to 60° C. In one embodiment, the acrylic resinhas a glass transition temperature of −15° C. to 60° C. In oneembodiment, the acrylic resin has a glass transition temperature of −10°C. to 60° C. In one embodiment, the acrylic resin has a glass transitiontemperature of −5° C. to 60° C. In one embodiment, the acrylic resin hasa glass transition temperature of −1° C. to 60° C. In one embodiment,the acrylic resin has a glass transition temperature of 1° C. to 60° C.In one embodiment, the acrylic resin has a glass transition temperatureof 5° C. to 60° C. In one embodiment, the acrylic resin has a glasstransition temperature of 10° C. to 60° C. In one embodiment, theacrylic resin has a glass transition temperature of 15° C. to 60° C. Inone embodiment, the acrylic resin has a glass transition temperature of20° C. to 60° C. In one embodiment, the acrylic resin has a glasstransition temperature of 30° C. to 60° C. In one embodiment, theacrylic resin has a glass transition temperature of 40° C. to 60° C. Inone embodiment, the acrylic resin has a glass transition temperature of50° C. to 60° C. In one embodiment, the acrylic resin has a glasstransition temperature of −18° C. to 50° C. In one embodiment, theacrylic resin has a glass transition temperature of −18° C. to 40° C. Inone embodiment, the acrylic resin has a glass transition temperature of−18° C. to 30° C. In one embodiment, the acrylic resin has a glasstransition temperature of −18° C. to 20° C. In one embodiment, theacrylic resin has a glass transition temperature of −18° C. to 15° C. Inone embodiment, the acrylic resin has a glass transition temperature of−18° C. to 10° C. In one embodiment, the acrylic resin has a glasstransition temperature of −18° C. to 5° C. In one embodiment, theacrylic resin has a glass transition temperature of −15° C. to 5° C. Inone embodiment, the acrylic resin has a glass transition temperature of−18° C. to 1° C. In one embodiment, the acrylic resin has a glasstransition temperature of −15° C. to 50° C. In one embodiment, theacrylic resin has a glass transition temperature of −10° C. to 40° C. Inone embodiment, the acrylic resin has a glass transition temperature of−5° C. to 30° C. In one embodiment, the acrylic resin has a glasstransition temperature of −1° C. to 20° C. In one embodiment, theacrylic resin has a glass transition temperature of 1° C. to 10° C.

According to one embodiment, the acrylic resin has a film-formingproperty (i.e., a minimum film-forming temperature (MFFT) in the rangeof 0° C. to 20° C. (e.g., room temperature).

In one embodiment, the at least one silicon-containing oligomer orsilicon-containing polymer is present in an amount of 0.01 to 5 poundsper ton (PPT) of the roofing granules. In one embodiment, the at leastone silicon-containing oligomer or silicon-containing polymer is presentin an amount of 0.05 to 5 PPT of the roofing granules. In oneembodiment, the at least one silicon-containing oligomer orsilicon-containing polymer is present in an amount of 0.1 to 5 PPT ofthe roofing granules. In one embodiment, the at least onesilicon-containing oligomer or silicon-containing polymer is present inan amount of 0.25 to 5 PPT of the roofing granules. In one embodiment,the at least one silicon-containing oligomer or silicon-containingpolymer is present in an amount of 0.5 to 5 PPT of the roofing granules.In one embodiment, the at least one silicon-containing oligomer orsilicon-containing polymer is present in an amount of 1 to 5 PPT of theroofing granules. In one embodiment, the at least one silicon-containingoligomer or silicon-containing polymer is present in an amount of 2 to 5PPT of the roofing granules. In one embodiment, the at least onesilicon-containing oligomer or silicon-containing polymer is present inan amount of 3 to 5 PPT of the roofing granules. In one embodiment, theat least one silicon-containing oligomer or silicon-containing polymeris present in an amount of 4 to 5 PPT of the roofing granules. In oneembodiment, the at least one silicon-containing oligomer orsilicon-containing polymer is present in an amount of 0.01 to 4 PPT ofthe roofing granules. In one embodiment, the at least onesilicon-containing oligomer or silicon-containing polymer is present inan amount of 0.01 to 3 PPT of the roofing granules. In one embodiment,the at least one silicon-containing oligomer or silicon-containingpolymer is present in an amount of 0.01 to 3 PPT of the roofinggranules. In one embodiment, the at least one silicon-containingoligomer or silicon-containing polymer is present in an amount of 0.01to 2 PPT of the roofing granules. In one embodiment, the at least onesilicon-containing oligomer or silicon-containing polymer is present inan amount of 0.01 to 1 PPT of the roofing granules. In one embodiment,the at least one silicon-containing oligomer or silicon-containingpolymer is present in an amount of 0.01 to 0.5 PPT of the roofinggranules. In one embodiment, the at least one silicon-containingoligomer or silicon-containing polymer is present in an amount of 0.01to 0.25 PPT of the roofing granules. In one embodiment, the at least onesilicon-containing oligomer or silicon-containing polymer is present inan amount of 0.01 to 0.1 PPT of the roofing granules. In one embodiment,the at least one silicon-containing oligomer or silicon-containingpolymer is present in an amount of 0.01 to 0.05 PPT of the roofinggranules. In one embodiment, the at least one silicon-containingoligomer or silicon-containing polymer is present in an amount of 0.05to 4 PPT of the roofing granules. In one embodiment, the at least onesilicon-containing oligomer or silicon-containing polymer is present inan amount of 0.25 to 3 PPT of the roofing granules. In one embodiment,the at least one silicon-containing oligomer or silicon-containingpolymer is present in an amount of 0.5 to 2 PPT of the roofing granules.In one embodiment, the at least one silicon-containing oligomer orsilicon-containing polymer is present in an amount of 1 to 3 PPT of theroofing granules.

In one embodiment, the acrylic resin is present in an amount of 0.1 to10 PPT of the roofing granules. In one embodiment, the acrylic resin ispresent in an amount of 0.25 to 10 PPT of the roofing granules. In oneembodiment, the acrylic resin is present in an amount of 0.5 to 10 PPTof the roofing granules. In one embodiment, the acrylic resin is presentin an amount of 1 to 10 PPT of the roofing granules. In one embodiment,the acrylic resin is present in an amount of 2 to 10 PPT of the roofinggranules. In one embodiment, the acrylic resin is present in an amountof 5 to 10 PPT of the roofing granules. In one embodiment, the acrylicresin is present in an amount of 8 to 10 PPT of the roofing granules. Inone embodiment, the acrylic resin is present in an amount of 0.1 to 8PPT of the roofing granules. In one embodiment, the acrylic resin ispresent in an amount of 0.1 to 5 PPT of the roofing granules. In oneembodiment, the acrylic resin is present in an amount of 0.1 to 2 PPT ofthe roofing granules. In one embodiment, the acrylic resin is present inan amount of 0.1 to 1 PPT of the roofing granules. In one embodiment,the acrylic resin is present in an amount of 0.1 to 0.5 PPT of theroofing granules. In one embodiment, the acrylic resin is present in anamount of 0.1 to 0.25 PPT of the roofing granules. In one embodiment,the acrylic resin is present in an amount of 0.25 to 8 PPT of theroofing granules. In one embodiment, the acrylic resin is present in anamount of 0.5 to 5 PPT of the roofing granules. In one embodiment, theacrylic resin is present in an amount of 1 to 2 PPT of the roofinggranules.

In one embodiment, the water is present in an amount of 5 to 100 PPT ofthe roofing granules. In one embodiment, the water is present in anamount of 10 to 100 PPT of the roofing granules. In one embodiment, thewater is present in an amount of 15 to 100 PPT of the roofing granules.In one embodiment, the water is present in an amount of 20 to 100 PPT ofthe roofing granules. In one embodiment, the water is present in anamount of 30 to 100 PPT of the roofing granules. In one embodiment, thewater is present in an amount of 40 to 100 PPT of the roofing granules.In one embodiment, the water is present in an amount of 50 to 100 PPT ofthe roofing granules. In one embodiment, the water is present in anamount of 60 to 100 PPT of the roofing granules. In one embodiment, thewater is present in an amount of 70 to 100 PPT of the roofing granules.In one embodiment, the water is present in an amount of 80 to 100 PPT ofthe roofing granules. In one embodiment, the water is present in anamount of 90 to 100 PPT of the roofing granules. In one embodiment, thewater is present in an amount of 5 to 90 PPT of the roofing granules. Inone embodiment, the water is present in an amount of 5 to 80 PPT of theroofing granules. In one embodiment, the water is present in an amountof 5 to 70 PPT of the roofing granules. In one embodiment, the water ispresent in an amount of 5 to 60 PPT of the roofing granules. In oneembodiment, the water is present in an amount of 5 to 50 PPT of theroofing granules. In one embodiment, the water is present in an amountof 5 to 40 PPT of the roofing granules. In one embodiment, the water ispresent in an amount of 5 to 30 PPT of the roofing granules. In oneembodiment, the water is present in an amount of 5 to 20 PPT of theroofing granules. In one embodiment, the water is present in an amountof 5 to 15 PPT of the roofing granules. In one embodiment, the water ispresent in an amount of 5 to 10 PPT of the roofing granules. In oneembodiment, the water is present in an amount of 10 to 90 PPT of theroofing granules. In one embodiment, the water is present in an amountof 15 to 80 PPT of the roofing granules. In one embodiment, the water ispresent in an amount of 20 to 70 PPT of the roofing granules. In oneembodiment, the water is present in an amount of 30 to 60 PPT of theroofing granules. In one embodiment, the water is present in an amountof 40 to 50 PPT of the roofing granules.

In one embodiment, the method further comprises heating the roofinggranules prior to applying the coating to the roofing granules.According to one embodiment, the roofing granules are heated to anelevated temperature of 100° F. to 520° F., prior to applying thecoating to the roofing granules. According to one embodiment, theroofing granules are heated to an elevated temperature of 150° F. to520° F. According to one embodiment, the roofing granules are heated toan elevated temperature of 165° F. to 520° F. According to oneembodiment, the roofing granules are heated to an elevated temperatureof 175° F. to 520° F. According to one embodiment, the roofing granulesare heated to an elevated temperature of 200° F. to 520° F. According toone embodiment, the roofing granules are heated to an elevatedtemperature of 250° F. to 520° F. According to one embodiment, theroofing granules are heated to an elevated temperature of 300° F. to520° F. According to one embodiment, the roofing granules are heated toan elevated temperature of 400° F. to 520° F. According to oneembodiment, the roofing granules are heated to an elevated temperatureof 500° F. to 520° F. According to one embodiment, the roofing granulesare heated to an elevated temperature of 100° F. to 500° F., prior toapplying the coating to the roofing granules. According to oneembodiment, the roofing granules are heated to an elevated temperatureof 150° F. to 500° F. According to one embodiment, the roofing granulesare heated to an elevated temperature of 165° F. to 500° F. According toone embodiment, the roofing granules are heated to an elevatedtemperature of 175° F. to 500° F. According to one embodiment, theroofing granules are heated to an elevated temperature of 200° F. to500° F. According to one embodiment, the roofing granules are heated toan elevated temperature of 250° F. to 500° F. According to oneembodiment, the roofing granules are heated to an elevated temperatureof 300° F. to 500° F. According to one embodiment, the roofing granulesare heated to an elevated temperature of 400° F. to 500° F. According toone embodiment, the roofing granules are heated to an elevatedtemperature of 1500° F. to 400° F., prior to applying the coating to theroofing granules. According to one embodiment, the roofing granules areheated to an elevated temperature of 165° F. to 300° F. According to oneembodiment, the roofing granules are heated to an elevated temperatureof 175° F. to 250° F.

In one embodiment, the method further comprises preparing the coating bymixing (i) the water, (ii) the at least one silicon-containing oligomeror silicon-containing polymer, and (iii) the acrylic resin, to form thecoating.

In one embodiment, the method further comprises applying a petroleum oilto the coated roofing granules. In one embodiment, the petroleum oilcomprises naphthenic and paraffinic base oil. In another embodiment, thecoated roofing granules are not treated with petroleum oil.

In one embodiment, the coating is applied to the roofing granules at atemperature of 70° F. to 520° F. In one embodiment, the coating isapplied to the roofing granules at a temperature of 100° F. to 520° F.In one embodiment, the coating is applied to the roofing granules at atemperature of 250° F. to 520° F. In one embodiment, the coating isapplied to the roofing granules at a temperature of 350° F. to 520° F.In one embodiment, the coating is applied to the roofing granules at atemperature of 450° F. to 520° F. In one embodiment, the coating isapplied to the roofing granules at a temperature of 70° F. to 450° F. Inone embodiment, the coating is applied to the roofing granules at atemperature of 70° F. to 350° F. In one embodiment, the coating isapplied to the roofing granules at a temperature of 70° F. to 250° F. Inone embodiment, the coating is applied to the roofing granules at atemperature of 70° F. to 100° F. In one embodiment, the coating isapplied to the roofing granules at a temperature of 100° F. to 450° F.In one embodiment, the coating is applied to the roofing granules at atemperature of 250° F. to 350° F.

In one embodiment, the coated granules are dried at a temperature of120° F. to 200° F. In one embodiment, the coated granules are dried at atemperature of 130° F. to 165° F.

Another embodiment of this invention pertains to a roofing granule thatcomprises (a) a granule and (b) a coating on the granule, with thecoating comprising (i) at least one silicon-containing oligomer orsilicon-containing polymer, and (ii) an acrylic resin having a glasstransition temperature of −18° C. to 60° C., wherein the coating issubstantially free of water, and wherein, when the coated roofinggranule is applied to an asphalt shingle, the coated roofing granuleexhibits reduced staining as compared to a roofing granule that istreated with petroleum oil.

In one embodiment, the acrylic resin comprises polyacrylates,acrylic-styrene polymers, vinyl-acrylic polymers, or combinationsthereof.

In one embodiment, the roofing granule exhibits an amount of staining of0 to 5 after 24 hours. In one embodiment, the roofing granule exhibitsan amount of staining of 1 to 5 after 24 hours. In one embodiment, theroofing granule exhibits an amount of staining of 2 to 5 after 24 hours.In one embodiment, the roofing granule exhibits an amount of staining of3 to 5 after 24 hours. In one embodiment, the roofing granule exhibitsan amount of staining of 4 to 5 after 24 hours. In one embodiment, theroofing granule exhibits an amount of staining of 0 to 4 after 24 hours.In one embodiment, the roofing granule exhibits an amount of staining of1 to 4 after 24 hours. In one embodiment, the roofing granule exhibitsan amount of staining of 2 to 4 after 24 hours. In one embodiment, theroofing granule exhibits an amount of staining of 3 to 4 after 24 hours.In one embodiment, the roofing granule exhibits an amount of staining of1 to 4 after 24 hours. In one embodiment, the roofing granule exhibitsan amount of staining of 2 to 3 after 24 hours.

According to one embodiment, the roofing granule exhibits an amount ofstaining of 0 to 7 after 4 days. According to one embodiment, theroofing granule exhibits an amount of staining of 1 to 7 after 4 days.According to one embodiment, the roofing granule exhibits an amount ofstaining of 2 to 7 after 4 days. According to one embodiment, theroofing granule exhibits an amount of staining of 3 to 7 after 4 days.According to one embodiment, the roofing granule exhibits an amount ofstaining of 4 to 7 after 4 days. According to one embodiment, theroofing granule exhibits an amount of staining of 5 to 7 after 4 days.According to one embodiment, the roofing granule exhibits an amount ofstaining of 6 to 7 after 4 days. According to one embodiment, theroofing granule exhibits an amount of staining of 0 to 6 after 4 days.According to one embodiment, the roofing granule exhibits an amount ofstaining of 0 to 5 after 4 days. According to one embodiment, theroofing granule exhibits an amount of staining of 0 to 4 after 4 days.According to one embodiment, the roofing granule exhibits an amount ofstaining of 0 to 3 after 4 days. According to one embodiment, theroofing granule exhibits an amount of staining of 0 to 2 after 4 days.According to one embodiment, the roofing granule exhibits an amount ofstaining of 0 to 1 after 4 days. According to one embodiment, theroofing granule exhibits an amount of staining of 1 to 6 after 4 days.According to one embodiment, the roofing granule exhibits an amount ofstaining of 2 to 5 after 4 days. According to one embodiment, theroofing granule exhibits an amount of staining of 3 to 4 after 4 days.

In one embodiment, the roofing granule exhibits a total solarreflectance that is increased as compared to a roofing granule that istreated with petroleum oil.

In one embodiment, the roofing granule exhibits a coloring that isimproved as compared to a roofing granule that is treated with petroleumoil. In some embodiments, the roofing granule exhibits an L value, asmeasured by a Hunter L, a, and b color scale, that is 80 percent to 100percent of an L value of the roofing granule without the coating. Insome embodiments, the roofing granule exhibits an L value, as measuredby a Hunter L, a, and b color scale, that is 85 percent to 100 percentof an L value of the roofing granule without the coating. In someembodiments, the roofing granule exhibits an L value, as measured by aHunter L, a, and b color scale, that is 90 percent to 100 percent of anL value of the roofing granule without the coating. In some embodiments,the roofing granule exhibits an L value, as measured by a Hunter L, a,and b color scale, that is 95 percent to 100 percent of an L value ofthe roofing granule without the coating. In some embodiments, theroofing granule exhibits an L value, as measured by a Hunter L, a, and bcolor scale, that is 98 percent to 100 percent of an L value of theroofing granule without the coating.

In another embodiment, the roofing granule exhibits a b value, asmeasured by a Hunter L, a, and b color scale, that is 70 percent to 95percent of a b value of the roofing granule without the coating. In someembodiments, the roofing granule exhibits a b value, as measured by aHunter L, a, and b color scale, that is 75 percent to 95 percent of a bvalue of the roofing granule without the coating. In some embodiments,the roofing granule exhibits a b value, as measured by a Hunter L, a,and b color scale, that is 80 percent to 95 percent of a b value of theroofing granule without the coating. In some embodiments, the roofinggranule exhibits a b value, as measured by a Hunter L, a, and b colorscale, that is 85 percent to 95 percent of a b value of the roofinggranule without the coating. In some embodiments, the roofing granuleexhibits a b value, as measured by a Hunter L, a, and b color scale,that is 90 percent to 95 percent of a b value of the roofing granulewithout the coating.

In one embodiment, the roofing granule exhibits a dust content that isreduced as compared to a roofing granule that is treated with petroleumoil. In some embodiments, the roofing granule exhibits a dust content of0 to 10. In some embodiments, the roofing granule exhibits a dustcontent of 1 to 10. In some embodiments, the roofing granule exhibits adust content of 2 to 10. In some embodiments, the roofing granuleexhibits a dust content of 3 to 10. In some embodiments, the roofinggranule exhibits a dust content of 4 to 10. In some embodiments, theroofing granule exhibits a dust content of 5 to 10. In some embodiments,the roofing granule exhibits a dust content of 6 to 10. In someembodiments, the roofing granule exhibits a dust content of 7 to 10. Insome embodiments, the roofing granule exhibits a dust content of 8 to10. In some embodiments, the roofing granule exhibits a dust content of9 to 10.

One embodiment of this invention pertains to an asphalt roofing shinglethat comprises (a) an asphalt shingle and (b) roofing granules appliedto the asphalt shingle, wherein the roofing granules are coated with thecoating comprising (i) at least one silicon-containing oligomer orsilicon-containing polymer, and (ii) an acrylic resin having a glasstransition temperature of −18° C. to 60° C., wherein the coating issubstantially free of water, and wherein the roofing granules exhibitreduced staining as compared to roofing granules that are treated withpetroleum oil.

In one embodiment, the asphalt shingle includes a substrate. Accordingto one embodiment, the substrate comprises one of a fiberglass mat or apolyester mat. In an embodiment, the substrate comprises one of afiberglass mat, a polyester mat, a scrim, a coated scrim, or acombination thereof. In an embodiment, the substrate comprises afiberglass mat, a polyester mat, a scrim, a coated scrim, and/or othersynthetic or natural scrims. In another embodiment, the asphalt shingledoes not comprise a substrate.

According to one embodiment, the asphalt shingle is one of (i) a singlelayer shingle or (ii) a laminated shingle having two or more layers.

The present invention provides an aqueous post-treatment of roofinggranules using an aqueous coating having improved dispersion of activeingredients (e.g., a siloxane and an acrylic polymer), as well asimproved control of dosage level by dilution with water and the abilityto use easier physical dispersion methods, such as, e.g., spraying. Thecoated roofing granules prepared with the inventive aqueouspost-treatment exhibit reduced staining, improved color, improved solarreflectance, water repellency, and/or reduced dust content, as comparedto traditional roofing granules that are treated with petroleum oil.

EXAMPLES

Specific embodiments of the invention will now be demonstrated byreference to the following examples. It should be understood that theseexamples are disclosed by way of illustrating the invention and shouldnot be taken in any way to limit the scope of the present invention.

Example 1

Table 1 shows the aqueous coating compositions of Example 1. The aqueouscoatings were prepared, prior to application to roofing granules, bycombining and agitating the components in a lab mixer. The aqueouscoatings were then applied to roofing granules. After the application,the granules were dried with a hot air gun.

TABLE 1 Aqueous Coating % Active Compositions Solids Coating 1 Coating 2Coating 3 Water — 22.68 22.68 22.5 Siloxane (BS16) 34 0.5 0.5 0.5Acrylic Resin (AC2540) 55 1.82 Acrylic Resin (EC2100) 55 1.82 AcrylicResin (AC630) 50 2 TOTAL 25 25 25 All material quantities are pounds perton (PPT) of the roofing granules.

Example 2

The Table of FIG. 1 shows the aqueous coating compositions of Example 2.The aqueous coatings were prepared in the same manner as discussed abovewith respect to Example 1. The prepared aqueous coatings were thenapplied to roofing granules by spraying the roofing granules with theaqueous coatings, while the granules were agitated in a rotating drum,e.g., a cement mixer. Prior and during application, the roofing granuleswere heated to about 165° F. After the application, the granules weredried with a hot air gun.

The various coated roofing granules of embodiments of the invention(using various types of acrylic resins in the coating compositions) andtheir properties (i.e., granule color and total solar reflectance (TSR),prior to and after oil backoff, water repellency, dust (as made andafter oil backoff), and stain after 24 hours) are shown in the Table ofFIG. 1 in comparison to control roofing granules that are coated with atraditional coating of siloxane and petroleum oil (i.e., naphthenic andparaffinic base oil). The control roofing granules were prepared byadding the siloxane and petroleum oil (i.e., naphthenic and paraffinicbase oil) on top of a bed of granules and distributing the mixture usinga standard paint shaker.

The test methods for each of the properties tested of the various coatedroofing granules are as follows:

Color

Color is measured using the Hunter L, a, and b color scale, utilizing aHunterLab LabScan XE Colorimeter (HunterLab, Reston, Va.). Color isexpressed as L, a, and b values. The L value indicates the “lightness”and ranges from 0 to 100, or black to white, respectively. The a- andb-values indicate the “off white” shades and quantify the green to redand blue to yellow scales, respectively. The value for color isdimensionless (i.e., has no units).

Granule color is measured on a flat bed of granules dispersed in ashallow container. The granules are dispersed in a shallow container bytamping a pile of the material into a compacted, level surface.

Total Solar Reflectance (TSR)

Total Solar Reflectance (TSR) quantifies the portion of reflectedincident solar radiation. The extent to which solar radiation affectssurface temperature depends on the solar reflectance of the exposedsurface. TSR values, which are dimensionless, range from 0.00 (nonereflected) to 1.00 (100% reflected). Solar reflectance is measured inaccordance with ASTM C1549-09 using a Solar Spectrum Reflectometer modelSSE-ER from Devices and Services (Dallas, Tex.). Granule samples areprepared in the same fashion as for color measurement.

Oil Backoff

Oil backoff assesses color change due to storage. The color is measuredin the same manner as discussed above. The test involves exposure ofoiled granules to elevated temperature for a set timeframe, e.g., 165°F. for seven days. Oil backoff-color is measured after the exposure.

Water Repellency

Water repellency is an assessment of the degree water is repelled by thegranules. The test is performed by measuring the time it takes for waterto break through a pile of granules. A specified quantity of granules ispiled in a volcano-shaped heap with an indented center on a paraffinwax-treated petri dish filled with a specified amount of water on theoutside. The time for water to break through to the center of thegranule pile is measured in minutes.

Dust

Airborne dust assesses relative dust levels of granules generated byhandling under controlled conditions. A quantified sample is placed in adust meter that is composed of a rotating drum with controlled air flowthat carries liberated airborne dust through a specified glassmicrofiber filter. Test time, rotational speed, and airflow arespecified. The instrument used is the Heubach Dustmeter device (HeubachGmbH, Langelsheim, Germany) with a Type I dust test attachment. The dustcontent is quantified as the fraction of dust in the sample captured bythe filter. This weight fraction is expressed in parts per million(ppm).

Stain

Stain potential is a relative measure of degradation of the whitenessand/or reflectance of the roofing granules caused by the absorption ofasphaltic oils. It is determined by applying roofing granules onto anasphalt-covered inert substrate, e.g., a metal coupon and exposing it toelevated temperatures. Stain is determined on a scale of 0 to 10 (noneto excessive) by comparison with reference standards.

The test results shown in the Table of FIG. 1 illustrate that the coatedroofing granules of embodiments of this invention have improvedproperties of color, TSR, oil backoff, and water repellency, as well asreduced dust and stain, compared to the control roofing granules thatare coated with a traditional coating of siloxane and petroleum oil. Thetest results shown in the Table of FIG. 1 further illustrate that avariety of acrylic resins can be used in the coating composition ofembodiments of the invention and achieve the improved propertiesdiscussed above.

Example 3

Table 2 shows the aqueous coating compositions of Example 3. The aqueouscoatings were prepared, prior to application to roofing granules, bycombining and agitating the components in a lab mixer. The aqueouscoatings were then applied to roofing granules in the same manner asdescribed above with respect to Example 2. In this example, the aqueouscoatings contained only water-borne siloxanes and the coated granuleswere evaluated with respect to water repellency, in the manner describedabove.

TABLE 2 Granules Coating 1 Coating 2 Coating 3 Coating 4 Coating 5 Water20   20   20   20   20   BS16  0.25 BS1001A  0.17 BS1360  0.13 BS1306 0.15 BS45  0.17 TOTAL 20.25 20.17 20.13 20.15 20.17 Water  60+   60+  60+   60+   60+  Repellency (Min) All material quantities are poundsper ton (PPT) of the roofing granules.

The test results shown in Table 2 above indicate that all of theprepared coated roofing granules exhibited excellent water repellency,irrespective of the type of water-borne siloxane that was included inthe prepared aqueous coating.

Example 4

The Table of FIG. 2 shows the aqueous coating compositions of Example 4.The aqueous coatings were prepared in the same manner as discussed abovewith respect to Example 1. The aqueous coatings were then applied toroofing granules in the same manner as discussed above with respect toExample 2.

The various coated roofing granules of embodiments of the invention(using varying levels of active ingredients, i.e., water, acrylic resin,and siloxane) and their properties (i.e., granule color and total solarreflectance (TSR), prior to and after oil backoff, water repellency,dust (as made and after oil backoff), and stain after 24 hours and after4 days) are shown in the Table of FIG. 2 in comparison to controlroofing granules that are coated with a traditional coating of siloxaneand petroleum oil (i.e., naphthenic and paraffinic base oil). Thecontrol roofing granules were prepared by adding the siloxane andpetroleum oil (i.e., naphthenic and paraffinic base oil) on top of a bedof granules and distributing the mixture using a standard paint shaker.The test methods for each of the properties tested of the various coatedroofing granules shown in the Table of FIG. 2 are described above.

The test results shown in the Table of FIG. 2 illustrate that the coatedroofing granules of this invention have improved properties of color,TSR, oil backoff, and water repellency, as well as reduced dust andstain, compared to the control roofing granules that are coated with atraditional coating of siloxane and petroleum oil.

Example 5

Table 3A and Table 3B shows the aqueous coating compositions of Example5. The aqueous coatings were prepared in the same manner as discussedabove with respect to Example 1. The aqueous coatings were then appliedto roofing granules in the same manner as discussed above with respectto Example 2, except that the roofing granules were preheated to anelevated temperature of 518° F., prior to application of the aqueouscoating.

The various coated roofing granules of embodiments of the invention(using varying levels of active ingredients, i.e., water, acrylic resin,and siloxane) and their properties (i.e., granule color (prior to andafter coating), water repellency, dust (as made and after oil backoff),and stain after 24 hours and after 4 days) are shown in Table 3A andTable 3B below. The test methods for each of the properties tested ofthe various coated roofing granules shown in Table 3A and Table 3B beloware described above.

TABLE 3A Units Coating 1 Coating 2 Coating 3 Coating 4 Coating 5 GranuleColor L 43.29 43.29 43.29 43.29 43.29 A −2.97 −2.97 −2.97 −2.97 −2.97 B2.61 2.61 2.61 2.61 2.61 Dust PPM 32 32 32 32 32 Preheat Temp ° F. 518518 518 518 518 Post Treatment PPT Water PPT 20 30 50 70 100 BS16 PPT0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 Rhoplex AC630 PPT 2 2 2 2 2 TOTAL PPT 22.5 32.5 52.572.5 102.5 Post Treatment Testing Granule Color L 43.0 43.1 42.1 42.942.4 a −3.0 −3.0 −2.9 −3.0 −2.9 b 2.9 3.0 3.0 3.1 2.9 Water RepellencyMin 0 0 6 47 60+ Dust, as made PPM 21 19 19 14 16 Dust, PPM 33 30 26 1422 after backoff Stain (24 hr) 5 4 2 1 0 Stain (4 days) 8 7 5 4 2 Allmaterial quantities are pounds per ton (PPT) of the roofing granules.

TABLE 3B Control Granule Units Coating 6 Coating 7 Coating 8 Coating 9Coating 10 Granule Color L 52.3 52.3 52.3 52.3 52.3 a −1.8 −1.8 −1.8−1.8 −1.8 b −1.5 −1.5 −1.5 −1.5 −1.5 Dust PPM 39 39 39 39 39 PreheatTemp ° F. 518 518 518 518 518 Post Treatment PPT Water PPT 20 30 50 70100 BS16 PPT 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 Rhoplex AC630 PPT 2 2 2 2 2 TOTAL PPT22.5 32.5 52.5 72.5 102.5 Post Treatment Testing Granule Color L 51.351.1 51.1 51.2 50.9 a −2.1 −2.1 −2.1 −2.1 −2.1 b −1.0 −1.0 −0.9 −0.9−1.0 Water Repellency Min 0 0 0.5 9 24 Dust, as made PPM 13 10 15 10 12Dust, PPM 21 12 11 12 4 after backoff Stain (24 hr) 7 6 5 2 1 Stain (4days) 9 8 7 7 6 All material quantities are pounds per ton (PPT) of theroofing granules.

The test results shown in Table 3A and Table 3B above indicate that allof the prepared coated roofing granules exhibit excellent propertiesregarding color, dust, water repellency, and stain, even when thegranules are preheated to an elevated temperature of 518° F., prior toapplication of the aqueous coating.

Example 6

The Table of FIG. 3 shows the aqueous coating compositions of Example 6.The aqueous coatings were prepared in the same manner as discussed abovewith respect to Example 1. The aqueous coatings were then applied toroofing granules in the same manner as discussed above with respect toExample 2. In this example, after (i) applying the aqueous coating tothe roofing granules and (ii) drying the coated roofing granules, a “topdressing” of a petroleum oil (i.e., naphthenic and paraffinic base oil)was topically applied to the coated and dried roofing granules, whilethe granules were agitating. The treatment is referred to as “topdressing.”

The coated roofing granules of embodiments of the invention (usingvarying levels of “top dressing” and three types of granules that havedifferences in color (i.e., Coating 1—Control and C1(1) to C5(1);Coating 2—Control and C1(2) to C5(2); and Coating 3—Control and C1(3) toC6(3))) and their properties (i.e., granule color (prior to and afteroil backoff), water repellency, dust, and stain after 24 hours and after4 days) are shown in the Table of FIG. 3 in comparison to controlroofing granules that are coated with a traditional coating of siloxaneand petroleum oil (i.e., naphthenic and paraffinic base oil). Thecontrol roofing granules were prepared by adding the siloxane andpetroleum oil (i.e., naphthenic and paraffinic base oil) on top of a bedof granules and distributing the mixture using a standard paint shaker.The test methods for each of the properties tested of the various coatedroofing granules shown in the Table of FIG. 3 are described above.

The test results shown in the Table of FIG. 3 illustrate that the coatedroofing granules of this invention have improved properties of color andoil backoff, as well as reduced dust and stain, compared to the controlroofing granules that are coated with a traditional coating of siloxaneand petroleum oil, even after applying a “top dressing” to the coatedroofing granules of embodiments of the invention.

Although the invention has been described in certain specific exemplaryembodiments, many additional modifications and variations would beapparent to those skilled in the art in light of this disclosure. It is,therefore, to be understood that this invention may be practicedotherwise than as specifically described. Thus, the exemplaryembodiments of the invention should be considered in all respects to beillustrative and not restrictive, and the scope of the invention to bedetermined by any claims supportable by this application and theequivalents thereof, rather than by the foregoing description.

We claim:
 1. A coated roofing granule comprising: (a) a granule having agranule color; and (b) a post-treatment coating on the granule, thepost-treatment coating comprising: (i) at least one silicon-containingoligomer or silicon-containing polymer, and (ii) an acrylic resin havinga glass transition temperature of −18° C. to 60° C., wherein the coatingis substantially free of water, and wherein the coated roofing granuleexhibits a granule color having an L value, as measured by a Hunter L,a, and b color scale, that is 80 percent to 100 percent of an L value ofthe granule without the post-treatment coating.
 2. The roofing granuleaccording to claim 1, wherein the at least one silicon-containingoligomer or silicon-containing polymer is at least one ofpolyoctyltrimethoxysilane, potassium methyl siliconate,polymethylhydrogensiloxane, methyl siloxane, aminofunctionalpolydimethylsiloxane, aminoalkyl polydimethylsiloxane,polymethylsiloxane, potassium propyl silanetriolate, and combinationsthereof.
 3. The roofing granule according to claim 1, wherein theacrylic resin comprises polyacrylates, acrylic-styrene polymers,vinyl-acrylic polymers, or combinations thereof.
 4. The roofing granuleaccording to claim 1, wherein the coated roofing granule exhibits anamount of staining of 0 to 5 after 24 hours.
 5. The roofing granuleaccording to claim 1, wherein the coated roofing granule exhibits agranule color having an L value, as measured by a Hunter L, a, and bcolor scale, that is 98 percent to 100 percent of an L value of thegranule without the post-treatment coating.
 6. An asphalt roofingshingle comprising: (a) an asphalt shingle; (b) roofing granules appliedto the asphalt shingle; wherein the roofing granules are coated with apost-treatment coating comprising: (i) at least one silicon-containingoligomer or silicon-containing polymer, and (ii) an acrylic resin havinga glass transition temperature of −18° C. to 60° C., wherein the coatingis substantially free of water, and wherein the coated roofing granulesexhibit a granule color having an L value, as measured by a Hunter L, a,and b color scale, that is 80 percent to 100 percent of an L value ofthe roofing granules without the post-treatment coating.
 7. The roofingshingle according to claim 6, wherein the at least onesilicon-containing oligomer or silicon-containing polymer is at leastone of polyoctyltrimethoxysilane, potassium methyl siliconate,polymethylhydrogensiloxane, methyl siloxane, aminofunctionalpolydimethylsiloxane, aminoalkyl polydimethylsiloxane,polymethylsiloxane, potassium propyl silanetriolate, and combinationsthereof.
 8. The roofing shingle according to claim 6, wherein theacrylic resin comprises polyacrylates, acrylic-styrene polymers,vinyl-acrylic polymers, or combinations thereof.
 9. The roofing shingleaccording to claim 6, wherein the coated roofing granules furthercomprise petroleum oil.
 10. The roofing granule according to claim 1,wherein the at least one silicon-containing oligomer orsilicon-containing polymer is present in an amount of 0.01 to 5 poundsper ton of roofing granules.
 11. The roofing granule according to claim1, wherein the acrylic resin is present in an amount of 0.1 to 10 poundsper ton of roofing granules.
 12. The roofing granule according to claim1, wherein the coated roofing granule exhibits a dust content of 1 to10.
 13. The roofing granule according to claim 1, wherein the coatedroofing granule exhibits a granule color having a b value, as measuredby a Hunter L, a, and b color scale, that is 70 percent to 95 percent ofa b value of the granule without the post-treatment coating.
 14. Theroofing granule according to claim 1, wherein the granule is a preheatedgranule that is preheated to an elevated temperature of 70° F. to 520°F.
 15. The roofing shingle according to claim 6, wherein the at leastone silicon-containing oligomer or silicon-containing polymer is presentin an amount of 0.01 to 5 pounds per ton of the roofing granules. 16.The roofing shingle according to claim 6, wherein the acrylic resin ispresent in an amount of 0.1 to 10 pounds per ton of the roofinggranules.
 17. The roofing shingle according to claim 6, wherein thecoated roofing granules exhibit an amount of staining of 0 to 5 after 24hours.
 18. The roofing shingle according to claim 6, wherein the coatedroofing granules exhibit a dust content of 1 to
 10. 19. The roofingshingle according to claim 6, wherein the coated roofing granulesexhibit a granule color having a b value, as measured by a Hunter L, a,and b color scale, that is 70 percent to 95 percent of a b value of theroofing granules without the post-treatment coating.
 20. The roofingshingle according to claim 6, wherein the roofing granules comprisepreheated roofing granules that are preheated to an elevated temperatureof 70° F. to 520° F.